Lab Assistant/Biology

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare all materials and setup equipment and demonstrations for assigned biology laboratory courses in the Health & Life Sciences building.
• Update preparation manuals as necessary.
• Responsible for the set up and take down of assigned experiments according to established schedules and monitoring materials between lab sections.
• Responsible for the routine maintenance of the biology laboratories.
• Maintain the laboratory equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Monitor and stock supplies in HLSB classrooms and compile lists for replacement materials.
• Perform routine housekeeping of the laboratories.
• Keep labs in working order, clean, and well stocked.
• Generate facility work request as necessary.
• Be up to date and consistently follow established safety procedures for chemical and biological waste and electrical equipment.
• Follow and promote established safety policies and procedures by maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to procedures for the collection and storage of hazardous waste.
• Perform chemical and waste container checks.
• Test safety equipment and maintain records.
• Inform Laboratory Manager of problems or deficiencies.
• Provide assistance to faculty and students concerning laboratory equipment, demonstrations and set ups.
• Assemble materials for classroom and science outreach demonstrations.
• Aid in monitoring and updating inventories of equipment, supplies, and chemicals and advise Laboratory Manager of needs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager including running related errands, organizing and keeping records, assisting with room schedules, traveling to off-site campuses, participating in departmental cross-training activities, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Previous science laboratory related work experience.
• Proficient in the use of computers, iPads, and Microsoft Office Application.
• Willingness and ability to work a 12 month flexible schedule dependent on laboratory schedules and departmental needs.
• Reliable, detail oriented, and capable of managing time to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of testing materials.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people (students, faculty, staff, public, etc.).
• Experience with use and maintenance of biology laboratory equipment/instrumentation.
• Ability to use basic tools to perform maintenance.